Some states want to block SNAP recipients from using benefits to buy sugary foods as part of the "make America healthy again" ...

Arkansas and Indiana have both formally requested permission from the USDA to limit the purchase of soda and candy using ...

Purchasing restrictions on food assistance benefits have gained steam under the “Make America Healthy Again” movement, but ...

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun announced nine executive orders to "Make Indiana Healthy Again" in an event with Trump administration ...

The state of Indiana has a very narrow definition of candy, which is used in Gov. Mike Braun's executive order. That exempts ...

Braun signed executive orders impacting SNAP benefits in Indiana as part of a "Make Indiana Healthy Again" initiative announced with RFK Jr. and Dr. Oz.

Four states have said they will try to eliminate sugary products from food stamps programs, which may affect recipients of ...

Officials in Arkansas and Indiana are moving to ban soft drinks and candy from the program that helps low-income people pay ...

The states looking to ban the purchase of soda and candy with SNAP benefits In addition to efforts in Congress that would prohibit the purchase of soft drinks, candy, ice cream, or prepared ...

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs, a Democrat, on April 15 said no to an Arizona bill supported by U.S. Health and Human Services ...

numerous Republican states have proposed legislation seeking to ban the purchase of unhealthy foods, such as sugary snacks and sodas, using SNAP benefits. Louisiana's Senate Bill 14, if passed ...

An Alabama lawmaker has filed a bill, HB579, that would ban the purchase of soda using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.